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Monday, June 24, 2013

Wheat Pale Ale

I’m shooting for a low abv, drinkable, brightly fruity and hoppy pale ale for the summer. I wanted to add some wheat for a soft mouthfeel and make this more of a wheat beer then a standard pale ale. I haven’t ever used Galaxy or Nelson but I’ve had beers with both and I hope the combo (along with Citra) works. These are all big, badass, assertive hops so I hope the hop flavor and aroma is similar.

I’m also going to switch my hopping schedule to the method that Stone uses. Two additions: one to bitter and one at whirlpool. I’d say their beers are hoppy enough and this is their supposed method. I’m also going to try a new yeast because I’m a little bored of WLP001. I’m hoping to get San Diego Super Yeast to try something new.